The webinar, held on February 19, 2026, focused on the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on human society, with Paul Bloom and Azeem Sharif discussing the potential benefits and risks of AI development. They explored how AI could disrupt job markets, affect moral judgment, and change human interactions, with concerns raised about the dehumanizing effects of AI companions and the potential for AI to be used as a moral delegate. The speakers debated whether AI should be treated as a tool or as a new form of consciousness, with Azeem suggesting that AI’s increasing capabilities may lead to a redefinition of what it means to be human. They also discussed societal guardrails for AI use, including moral norms and social norms of coolness, which could help regulate AI’s impact on society. View the recording of the webinar.